What Is a Wheel Alignment? – Expert Service Near You

Wheel alignment (also called tire alignment or four-wheel alignment) is the precise adjustment of camber, caster, and toe so your tires meet the road at the correct angles.

Proper alignment keeps your vehicle tracking straight, improves safety, and protects your tires and suspension.

At Dale’s Auto Service in Surrey, our best-in-class mechanics use computerized alignment equipment to dial in accurate specs for all makes and models, including lowered cars, lifted trucks, performance setups, and vehicles with aftermarket suspension.

Signs You Need an Alignment

• Vehicle pulls to the left or right

• Off-centre steering wheel when driving straight

• Uneven tire wear (inside/outside edge wear, feathering)

• Vibration or wandering at highway speeds

• After suspension/steering repairs, hitting a pothole, or installing new tires/wheels

What We Adjust (The Big 3)

• Camber – inward/outward tilt of the tire for cornering and contact patch

• Caster – fore/aft angle of the steering axis for stability and return-to-centre feel

• Toe – direction tires point relative to each other for straight-line stability and tire life

Our Alignment Process (Done Right)

• Road test & inspection of tires, bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and ride height

• Precision measurements on our laser/computerized alignment rack

• OEM or performance specs applied (street, track, off-road, or tire-life focused)

• Adjustments to factory cam bolts, eccentrics, shims, or adjustable arms

• Steering angle reset and printout of before/after specs for your records

Need custom specs? We set up track, autocross, stance, overland, and towing alignments tailored to your build and driving goals.

Benefits of Proper Alignment

• Shorter stopping distances and improved safety

• Maximized tire life and lower operating costs

• Better fuel economy with reduced rolling resistance

• Sharper handling and on-centre stability

• Protects suspension & steering components

All Makes & Models. All Setups.

European | Japanese | Domestic | EV/Hybrid | AWD/4×4 | Lifted & Lowered | Performance & Fleet

We regularly align BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, Toyota/Lexus, Honda/Acura, Subaru, VW, Ford, GM, Ram, and more.

Pricing & Timing

• Standard 4-wheel alignment: transparent, competitive pricing

• Performance/custom specs: available on request

• Bundle & save: discounts when combined with new tires or suspension work

• Most services same day depending on vehicle condition and adjustability

If parts are seized/worn (e.g., cam bolts, bushings, tie rods), we’ll show you exactly what’s needed before proceeding.

📞 Book Your Alignment Today

Contact us at 604-530-9160 or email sales@dalesauto.ca. Use our online booking form and we’ll take care of the rest.